Pirates manager Shelton receives contract extension
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton, righ, argues with home plate umpire Adam Beck after he ejected Bryan Reynolds for arguing a called third strike in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Wednesday, April 19, 2023, in Denver. Credit: AP/David Zalubowski
PITTSBURGH — Manager Derek Shelton’s contract was extended by the Pittsburgh Pirates after the team's 14-7 start its best since 1992.
Shelton's contract was set to expire after this season. The Pirates announced the new deal Saturday but did not specify a length.
“It shows what we’re doing and how we’re doing it is working,” Shelton said.
Shelton entered the season with a 142-242 record over three years.
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